This paper, based on his many field interviews, represents Mr. Rain's views on why the Indians in the Treaty 6 area were
anxious to sign treaty, the problems of language, and therefore of their understanding of the terms.

Elders present songs and prayers with discussion about the loss of traditions and values, evils of alcohol, role of elders, etc. Also stories of adventures in intertribal warfare ; a story of a man who married a thunderwoman.